Human Resource Intern at African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Assist with recruitment processes, including posting job adverts, screening CVs, and scheduling interviews
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes
• Maintain and update HR records and files in the HR Information System (HRIS)
• Support the preparation and execution of HR documents for audits and compliance processes.
• Assist with leave tracking, timesheet management and contract management
• TEP Management with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Immigration for Expatriates.
• Management of membership subscriptions of staff to various professional member bodies.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and internal communication
• Participate in HR policy reviews and process improvements
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team

Qualifications

• A Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Good understanding of HR functions, labour laws/regulations and best practices
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively on issues to a range of audiences as well as meaningfully interact and engage with diverse teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, as well as independently in a fast-paced environment and with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Discretion and ability to handle sensitive information
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work in a multicultural team.